This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The patient presents to the labor and delivery unit stating that her water broke 2 hours ago. ... (Read 76 times)

SO00

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
The patient presents to the labor and delivery unit stating that her water broke 2 hours ago. Barring any abnormalities, how often would the nurse expect to take the patient's temperature?
 
  1. Every hour
  2. Every 2 hours
  3. Every 4 hours
  4. Every shift

Question 2

The client reports relief from headaches when she rubs the temples on each side of the head. The nurse understands that this is a form of which of the following?
 
  1. Acupressure
  2. Acupuncture
  3. Reflexology
  4. Hydrotherapy



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jointhecircus

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale 1: If elevated above 37.5C, the temperature is taken every hour.
Rationale 2: If the temperature is not elevated, it does not have to be taken every 2 hours.
Rationale 3: Maternal temperature is taken every 4 hours unless it is above 37.5C. If elevated, it is taken every hour.
Rationale 4: Once a shift is not enough for a patient with ruptured membranes.

Answer to Question 2

1
Explanation: 1. Acupressure uses pressure from the fingers and thumbs to stimulate pressure points to relieve symptoms.




SO00

  • Member
  • Posts: 568
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


peter

  • Member
  • Posts: 330
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

Did you know?

Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.

Did you know?

Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.

Did you know?

Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

Did you know?

Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library